Dr. Julia Chester

Professor

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Biography

Julia Chester focuses her research on developing and characterizing animal models to identify biological and behavioral mechanisms influencing the risk of alcohol use disorders and co-occurring conditions, which aim to improve the quality of human life. Through teaching, community engagement, and professional advocacy, she promotes public knowledge about neuroscience, research ethics, and the vital role animal research plays in scientific discovery and medical advancement. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the Department of Defense, and Purdue University, with an aim to recruit graduate students for Fall 2026 admissions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Seed Success Award Excellence Research

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Jane S. Link Outstanding Teaching Award

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Book Great Teachers

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James C. Naylor Award Teaching Excellence Psychology

Courses

PSY 421 - Alcohol Use Disorders PSY 464 - Research Ethics

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.